Tunisia vs Japan: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Tunisia and Japan will play against each other on June 21.

The Group F encounter between Tunisia and Japan will be an important fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as both teams look to improve their position in the standings. The two sides experienced contrasting results in their opening matches and will be eager to secure a positive outcome.

Tunisia began their campaign with a 5-1 defeat to Sweden, while Japan played out a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands. As a result, Japan enter the contest with one point, while Tunisia are still searching for their first points of the tournament.

With only one group-stage match remaining after this fixture, the result could significantly influence the race for qualification from Group F. Both nations have established themselves as regular participants on the international stage and will be aiming to strengthen their chances of progressing.

Although Tunisia and Japan have not faced each other frequently, their previous meetings have produced competitive contests. Their head-to-head record remains closely balanced heading into this World Cup encounter.

Tunisia vs Japan head-to-head record

Tunisia and Japan have faced each other six times in international football. Japan are leading with six wins in the game.

The encounters produced eight goals for Japan and three for Tunisia. Tunisia will therefore be aiming to change the result against the Asian side when the teams meet at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Matches played: 6

Tunisia wins: 1

Japan wins: 5

Draws: 0

Goals scored by Tunisia: 3

Goals scored by Japan: 8

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Tunisia vs Japan: Last Meetings

13 October 1996: Japan 1-0 Tunisia – International Friendly

14 June 2002: Tunisia 0-2 Japan – FIFA World Cup

8 October 2003: Tunisia 0-1 Japan – International Friendly

27 March 2015: Japan 2-0 Tunisia – International Friendly

14 June 2022: Japan 0-3 Tunisia – Kirin Cup

17 October 2023: Japan 2-0 Tunisia – Kirin Challenge Cup

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